6.1 - Genetics Vocabulary

A section of DNA that codes for a particular trait is called a

• Gene

• Chromosome

• DNA

• Phenotype

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Coiled up DNA forms X shaped structures called

• DNA Coils
• Chargraffs
• Chromosomes
• Alleles

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An organism's physical appearance is its

• Genotype

• Phenotype

• Chromosome

• Allele

The particular mix of alleles (the genetic make-up letter combination) is an organism's

• Phenotype

• Chromosome

• Punnett Square

• Genotype

A gene with two of the same alleles (DD or aa) is considered a __________ gene.

• Genotype

• Hybrid/Heterozygous

• Gene

• Purebred/Homozygous

A gene with a mix of alleles (Bb) is considered a _________ gene.

• Homologous

• Hybrid/Heterozygous

• Purebred/Homozygous

• Punnett Square

You have two alleles on each gene. Where do your alleles come from?

• From the grandparent you most resemble

• Your parents

• Your siblings

• You make them by yourself

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Watson and Crick....

• Took an x-ray picture of DNA
• Grew peas and discovered that alleles could be dominant and recessive.
• Discovered the Shape of DNA
• Invented Genetics

DNA is shaped like...

• A Double Helix
• A Helix
• A Triple Helix
• A Double Stack

Franklin....

• Took an x-ray picture of DNA
• Grew peas and discovered that alleles could be dominant and recessive.
• Discovered the Shape of DNA
• Invented Genetics